Description
Transform bath time into a delightful experience with your very own scented bubble bath dough. This craft recipe combines play with the soothing qualities of a bubble bath, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1 cup liquid soap (such as castile)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (coconut or olive oil work well)
- Essential oils or fragrance oils (your choice)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon for mixing
- Airtight storage container
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of baking soda, 1 cup of citric acid, and 1 cup of cornstarch. Use a whisk to blend them well until there are no lumps.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup of liquid soap and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a dough-like consistency.
- Add essential oils or fragrance oils to achieve your desired scent. If you’d like to create colorful bubbles, add a few drops of food coloring and mix until you achieve the desired hue.
- Once well mixed, transfer the bubble bath dough into an airtight storage container. Allow it to sit for a few hours to firm up.
- To use, take a small amount of the dough and knead it under running water as you fill the tub. Watch it fizz and bubble into a fragrant bath!
Notes
Experiment with scents, and try different essential oils for a personal touch. You can also package small portions as gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: DIY Bath Products
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bath
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg